New High-Grade Barcode Label Software

TFORMer Solves Demanding Label Requirements

+TEC-IT announces the brand new version of the barcode label design and printing software TFORMer. The product family TFORMer is comprised of the label design software TFORMer Designer and the easy-to-use printing tool TFORMer QuickPrint. If required, software developers integrate printing tasks by the means of TFORMer SDK into applications.

TFORMer version 7.5 offers numerous great enhancements: the label design process was improved significantly, additional compliance label templates were introduced, new 2D and postal bar code symbologies were added, and much, much more. Read on for the details and watch the introduction video:

Enhancements

The TFORMer package was optimized to cover challenging bar code labeling requirements. Check out the major enhancements:

New Ribbon Menu

• Ribbon Menu
  The new ribbon menu allows users to find, understand and to use commands more efficiently. Labels are designed and printed with a minimum number of clicks and without having to refer to the documentation.
• Mini Toolbars
  When selecting text or barcode elements a handy mini toolbar is shown. Such toolbars help you to work with fonts, alignment, colors, styles and other common element properties.
• Free Element Rotation
  Shapes, text objects, bar codes and images can now be rotated by any angle.
• Snap Lines
  Elements snap now automatically to each other. Creating clean, aligned and structured layouts is fun.
• New Barcodes
  Support for the new 2D symbologies Han Xin and DotCode and for the IMPB (USPS Intelligent Mail Package Bar Code) was added. 
• Improved Tool for Manual Printing
  The software tool QuickPrint was rewritten from scratch. It offers label selection with categories, better data input, a live preview, PDF output and direct printing. Microsoft Windows is supported out of the box; if you need this label printing software for Mac OS X let us know!
• New Label Templates
  TFORMer V7.5 extends the list of ready-to-use label templates. Compliance templates for the Bring Parcels Transport Label, the Coliposte Colissiomo Label, the Parcelforce Domestic Label and for the Caterpillar Standard Practice Labels SP20 V4.2 are available.
• More Enhancements and Bug Fixes
  A better setup package for future in-place updates, improved date and time computations, a corrected Round() function, a better preview, etc.

Available Label Templates (Selection)

FREE Trial 

TFORMer Designer and TFORMer SDK are available for free evaluation. Download the demo
and enjoy an unlimited 10-day trial:

• TFORMer Designer V7.5 - Label Design and Printing Software
• TFORMer SDK V7.5 - Labeling and Reporting SDK for Developers

About TEC-IT

+TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of automated data acquisition and data collection, bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, report generators and output management. TEC-IT products are available for all major platforms, thus customers benefit from complete and versatile software solutions for all possible requirements. The company is located in Austria / Europe and can be reached via www.tec-it.com.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Powerful Labeling & Reporting Software with only 20MB

TEC-IT releases version 7 of the label printing and reporting suite TFORMer!

Performance and Usability

The new version of this label printing and reporting tool combines unmatched functionality with high performance and small resource requirements. The download size of the complete package is about 20 MB and contains all features, no additional 3rd party software is required.

Streaming

TFORMer SDK version 7 supports so-called streaming: the required output is generated completely in-memory, no file system access is required. This feature dramatically improves output speed and is especially of interest if TFORMer SDK is used as backend for PDF creation in web services. For an example check out the online QR-Code business card generator of TEC-IT.

New Features

Label Setup Wizard

In addition, TFORMer Designer V7 convinces through enhanced usability.
The software provides a new and easy-to-use page and layout setup wizard. Standard labels or simple reports are created with a few clicks, well-known brand label templates (e.g. Avery^®) are available.
Besides German and English, the new version also offers a Spanish user interface.

Rich Text with Super- and Subscript

To meet sophisticated output requirements, V7 also supports super- and sub-scripting as well as adjustable soft-hyphenation for rich text elements. Full-featured bar-code printing capabilities for linear and 2D bar-codes are integrated seamlessly in the product.

Product Download

TFORMer Designer V7 can be downloaded from the company’s website www.tec-it.com. A 10-day test drive is available for free. TEC-IT’s provides tutorial videos on YouTube and is also available for product support via email, phone or remote conferencing at no charge.

About TEC-IT

TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH provides high quality software in the areas of automated data acquisition and data collection, bar-coding, barcode extensions for ERP systems, label and form printing, report generators and output management. TEC-IT products are available for all major platforms, thus customers benefit from complete and versatile software solutions for all possible requirements. The company is located in Austria / Europe and can be reached via www.tec-it.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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One-Click Label Printing - 100% Online

What is TFORMer Online?

TFORMer Online is a completely web-based label printing system. Standard industry labels (e.g. VDA, AIAG, GTL, GS1, Odette, Caterpillar Shipping Labels, ...) are generated as high quality PDF-files which can be printed immediately. Variable label data (like descriptions, SSCC, EAN codes, article numbers, etc) is either entered manually directly with the browser or provided via Google Docs spreadsheets.

Available Label Printing Services

TFORMer Online supports three methods for online label printing. Regardless of the method used, you need to validate your email-address. You will receive a confirmation email which contains a passkey.

1. Single Label Printing
   
   This variant is the ideal solution for low-volume, ad-hoc label printing. Just enter the label data and generate the corresponding PDF.
   
   
2. One-Click Label Printing
   
   A single click prints multiple labels with data stored in a Google docs spreadsheet (batch printing). One-click label printing can be embedded into your web-sites easily. For more detail see below.
   
   IMPORTANT: disable your popup-blocker!
   
   
   
   When using this method, TFORMer Online creates a Google docs spreadsheet and shares it with your Google docs account. You are completely free to edit the label data before printing.
   Please note: The specified email address must be associated with your Google docs account. Your data is safe, TFORMer Online has no access to your Google account - only the spreadsheet is shared with you.
   
   
3. Supplier Labeling
   
   Use this option to provide your suppliers an affordable centrally hosted label printing system with their individual data (e.g. for printing your company specific shipping labels). By sharing the TFORMer Online account (email address + passkey) with your partners they are immediately able to print labels. The data used for printing is completely under the control of the supplier, the label template is controlled by the owner of the TFORMer Online account.
   

One-Click Label Printing Parameters

TFORMer Online suggests HTML code for the One-Click Label Printing Button, just visit http://labels.tec-it.com to retrieve the code for the printing button. The behavior of the button can be parametrized:

• allowtransparency
  Standard iframe parameter, may be "true" or "false"
• frameborder="0"
  Standard iframe parameter
• id="OneClickPrinting"
  Standard iframe parameter, you are free to choose the ID of the button
• scrolling="no"
  Standard iframe parameter, please do NOT change
• src="http://labels.tec-it.com/External/OneClick.aspx?PARAMETERS"
  The URL used to control the label generator, the parameters may be changed to meet your needs:
• labelid=VDA+4902+DE
  The label which should be generated, the name is suggested by TFORMer Online
• tablename=(1)_Automotive_VDA_4902_(Version_4)_VDA_4902_DE
  The name of the Google docs spreadsheet. This name is suggested by TFORMer Online but you may use every suitable spreadsheet name.
• email=support@tec-it.com
  The email-address used for the TFORMer Online account, this email address must be associated with a Google Docs account.
• LANG=en
  The language used for the one-click button, the language code is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• outputtype=pdf
  The output type used for the generated labels, the output type is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• outputsize=A5|landscape
  The output size (paper format) used for the generated labels, it is suggested by TFORMer Online.
• result=popup
  The delivery type of the result. You may need to disable pop-up blockers.
• style="height: 150px; overflow: hidden; width: 300px;"
  The style of the button. You can specify a custom height and width.

Need More Information?

We are glad for any feedback. Just contact us in case of questions or for commercial use.

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Barcode Studio Beta Available: Mac/Windows Barcode Maker Software

A fresh beta version of Barcode Studio - the popular barcode maker software was extended with basic barcode label printing features!

NEW: Label Printing

Barcode Studio V11 introduces two main features:

• Simple barcode label printing
• Generating barcodes with captions

Both features help you to print simple barcode labels for articles, price tags, inventory labels, etc. within a minute. Just enter or import the data required and print thousands of labels with just a single click. The label printing feature works on all operating systems - Barcode Studio is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and UNIX.

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Simplified User Interface

In addition the user interface was simplified and provides now 3 main tabs which allows you to:

• Design a barcode and adjust all required code parameters. In this section you have also the possibility to add captions above and below a barcode.
• Enter or import data for batch label printing or batch barcode creation
• A label tab for adjusting the barcode label layout. Just select one of the pre-defined label templates for commercially available adhesive labels or specify your custom label settings.

Free Beta Download

• Microsoft WindowsDownload the beta version for free (no registration required): Download Barcode Studio for Microsoft Windows
• Mac OS XDownload Barcode Studio for Mac OS X

After installing the new version you have the possibility to request a free test license online. This test license unlocks Barcode Studio, you can test it for 10 days without limitations. Please note that a commercial usage of the test license is not allowed.

Other Improvements

• Mil-Support
  Mils can now be entered with improved accuracy.
• Simplified Menus
  The different export menus were combined into one menu.
• CMYK Colors
  Mac OS: CMYK color settings are now saved in the settings files (.bc), when the color was entered as CMYK values.
• Dialog Sizing Problems
  Wrongly sized input dialogs were fixed.
• Preview in Import Dialog
  The data preview in the import dialog now always shows the actual file content.
• Lost Cursor Position
  The cursor position in the data edit box was lost after typing the first character. This problem was fixed.
• Data List: New Data Row in Hex Mode
  New data rows are now added correctly if hexadecimal character input mode is turned on.

Availability

Pricing, detailed descriptions and free downloads are available shortly from TEC-IT.

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Software for Printing Shipping Labels: VDA, AIAG, GS1, Caterpillar, ...

Labeling Software Update

The recently updated barcode label printing and reporting software TFORMer Designer offers numerous templates for standard industry labels. These label templates eliminate label design efforts completely, they can be printed immediately with data provided by the user.

TFORMer Designer solves labeling requirements in an elegant way, just watch the following videos and learn in 90 seconds how easy compliance labeling can be:

HD-Video / English

HD-Video / German

Supported Label Templates (Partial)

• AIAG B10 Master Label
• AIAG B10 Mixed Label
• AIAG B15 5 Inch Label
• AIAG B15 7 Inch
• AIAG B3 
• AIAG B5 
• AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Freightliner
• AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Master
• AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Mixed Load
• AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10
• Galia Label
• Galia Galia Licence Plate
• Galia Galia Renault
• General Motors GM 1724 A
• General Motors GM 1724 A KLT
• General Motors GM 1724 B
• General Motors GM 1724 C
• General Motors GM GTL
• General Motors GM GTL KLT
• Global Transport Label GM GTL
• Global Transport Label  GM GTL KLT
• Global Transport Label  GTL BeloM
• Global Transport Label  GTL BeloM A6
• Global Transport Label  GTL BeloM KLT
• Global Transport Label  GTL Master Detail
• Global Transport Label  GTL Mixed Detail
• MAT Datamatrix Label 100x40
• MAT Datamatrix Label 110x40
• MAT Datamatrix Label 120x60
• MAT Datamatrix Label 70x48
• MAT PDF417 Label 100x40
• MAT PDF417 Label 120x60
• MAT PDF417 Label 50x30
• Odette Label
• Siemens VDO Label
• VDA Belom 4902 KLT
• VDA Belom 4902
• VDA 4902 
• VDA 4902 KLT
• VDA 4902 Stahl
• VDA 4902 Version 3 4
• VDA 4902 Version 4
• VDA 4906
• VDA 4912 
• VDA 4922
• VDA 4931
• VDA 4939 Sendungsbeleg
• VDA 4939 Transportbeleg
• VDA 4994
• GS1 Logistic Label Non standard heterogeneous
• GS1 Logistic Label Non standard homogenous fixed
• GS1 Logistic Label Non standard homogenous variable
• GS1 Logistic Label Standard heterogeneous
• GS1 Logistic Label Standard homogenous fixed
• GS1 Logistic Label Standard homogenous one piece
• GS1 Logistic Label Standard homogenous variabel
• MIL-STD-129P MSL Generic Cargo
• MIL-STD-129P MSL Unit Move
• Caterpillar Master Pack Label
• Caterpillar Mixed Load Label
• Caterpillar Single Pack Label
• Volkswagen VW GTL DE
• Volkswagen VW VDA 4939 Sendungsbeleg
• Volkswagen VW VDA 4939 Transportbeleg
• etc

Free Download and Support

Test TFORMer Designer for free, download the demo version today (no registration required). In case of questions contact TEC-IT, support is available via email, phone and WebEx remote conferencing.

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Barcode Label Printing Software - New TFORMer Version

Barcode label printing and reporting software TFORMer Designer - Service Pack 2 is available! SP2 integrates a huge number of enhancements, feature updates and bug fixes - download the release candidates! 

Label Software TFORMer Designer - English
Label Software TFORMer Designer - German

Update - July 2013

TFORMer was updated in July 2013. For details on the new version please refer to the article New High-Grade Barcode Label Software - TFORMer V7.5 Overview.

Whats New?

New Compliance Label Templates

• Caterpillar® Shipping/Parts Identification Labels
Includes templates for Single Pack Label, Master Pack Label and Mixed Load Label as specified by Caterpillar® (Shipping/Parts Identification Label Standard Practice 20 – Version 3.0).
• MAT Labels
New MAT label templates. These labels are used in the automotive industry and are based on the Siemens VDO label according to SN 525228-2. MAT labels complements existing VDA 4902, Odette and GTL labels.
• 2D-Code Business Cards
New templates for QR-code business cards (meCard, vCard and URL barcodes) were added.

New Features

• New Start Screen
The new start screen offers quick access to often used TFORMer functions.
• New Label Wizard
Creation of new label layouts and selection of label-templates was reworked. TFORMer now differentiates between labels for laser/ink-jet printer or for thermo printers. A search function simplifies locating predefined label templates.
• Serial Numbers
Serial numbers are now supported directly. If required, serials are stored automatically to ensure continuous numbering between TFORMer sessions.
• Computed Fields
Computed fields offer a convenient and centralized method for performing computations.
• TAB support
TAB stops may now be used in text elements.
• Edit Field Contents
Editing field contents was improved. The new dialog provides an easy way to enter field names, expressions or formatted text.
• Print Preview
The print preview now displays the margins of labels automatically. In addition, labels for thermal printers are displayed in their adjusted size.
• Data Sources
Creating data sources was improved. The data source wizard now supports field assignments (source-fields to data-fields) in a better way.
• Date Functions
Date and time computations are now better supported by the following new functions:
• CDateEx()
Converts a string into a date. The conversion format to be used is adjustable.
• IsDate()
Checks if a given string can be converted into a valid date using the specified conversion format.
• AddYears()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddMonths()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddWeeks()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• AddDays()
Adds or subtracts the specified number of years to/from a date value.
• CDate()
Hint - This function now returns an empty date instead of the current system date if a conversion was not possible.
• Improved Layout Editor
The layout designer now provides better visual feedback for various design tasks.

• Mass Printing - Print Dialog
The maximum page number in the print dialog was increased from 9999 to 999999.
• Bar Codes
Additional bar codes like QR Code 2005 are supported. The bar code printing method via Windows printer drivers is now adjustable. Rare problems with the high-precision method (used by previous TFORMer version) can now be avoided (see Extras->Options->Barcodes).
• ODBC Memo/Text Fields
ODBC Interface now supports Memo and Text Fields. BLOBs are still ignored.
• Picture Components: Image-Type recognition
If the Image-Type can not be determined by using the file extension, the binary data of the image is now analyzed. This allows the usage of HTTP-streams as image sources.
• Setup: Backup of custom templates
Existing templates are now backed up in the folder Templates_Backup during the install. Custom templates are preserved after a reinstall.
• Improved Licensing
TFORMer Designer can now be activated online.

TFORMer SDK (core)

• Improved Error Descriptions
The error messages for problems in conjunction with image-download via http:/https: were improved.
• ZPL Printer
When printing ZPL directly to a printer the printer name is now correctly used.
• Tray-Selection
As documented, the first band printed on a page now specifies the printer tray to be used.

Bug-Fixes

• Printer Selection in Tray-Settings Dialog
Printer selection will now work under Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.
• JPEG Compression
PDF output now correctly uses the option JPEG-Quality.
• PDF output truncates text
If a text field used several trailing spaces, the output was truncated or missing.
• PDF with Chinese fonts
Better support for localized font names like SimSun or SimHei.
• ODBC Memo/Text/Blob Datafields
Under some circumstances Memo, Text or Blob fields in SQL select statements caused a crash (ODBC driver dependant).
• Image-Printer: Distorted Text
Some fonts caused a distorted output for small font-sizes (e.g. font Calibri pt12)
• Expression Editor
The call-tip in the expression editor now shows correct tips if "(", "," or ")" is used in the expression. Sample: Iif (Find ( Datafield_1, "(" ,0)>0, "Found", "Not Found")
• Other Bug Fixes
Crash with Undo, crash when switching data sources, correct handling of the HTML entity & in formatted text elements, problems with network printers and tray selection, correct handling of duplicate source field names, ...

Your Feedback Please!

Feedback and feature requests are welcome: http://www.tec-it.com

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How to Print Barcode Labels with Microsoft Word

Printing labels with Microsoft Word 2007 /Microsoft Word 2010 (or higher) is easy. All you have to do is to select the label template, adjust the recipient list (the database used for the variable label data) and to design the layout.

But if you want to print bar-code labels it may get a little bit trickier. Earlier versions of Microsoft Word (pre 2007) offered bar-code support for POSTNET and FIM codes. But even this limited barcode printing feature was removed by Microsoft.

To overcome this restriction TEC-IT developed a professional but easy-to-use bar-code solution for Microsoft Word. The barcode add-in TBarCode Office integrates into the Word user interface and provides seamless bar-code printing services.

The initial release of this barcode add-in supported simple barcode documents and mail merge with barcodes. The pre-release available for download on this blog offers barcode label printing support in addition. Mail merge documents using the «Next Record» rule can now be printed without problems.

Check it out for yourself  - pre-release download the release! TBarCode Office - Barcode Add-In for Microsoft Word (updated 07/21/2010)

Feedback is highly welcome!

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Create Caterpillar Shipping Labels and MAT Labels for Free

TEC-IT's free barcode label generator service was recently extended with new industry labels!
Among other compliance labels and industry forms (like VDA 4902 or AIAG labels) this online service now supports creation and printing of

• Caterpillar Shipping and Parts Identification Labels
  Caterpillar Shipping/Parts Identification Label Standard Practice 2.0 
• Material Labels - MAT Labels
  in use by Bosch, Continental, Hella and Siemens

Free Online Barcode Label Generator

We hope this service is useful for you! Please keep in mind that this service is free for non-commercial use only, please contact us if interested. Customer references for this online label solution are available on www.tec-it.com.

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TFORMer Server Version 6.1 (Beta) Available

TEC-IT anounces the new TFORMer Server V6.1 for which a beta version is now available.

TFORMer Server is a server based output-solution for reporting and labeling. It includes flexible document design, centralized form management and high quality bar-code support.

New Features, Enhancements in V6.1

• Browser based server, printer and job administration through "TFORMer Web Monitor". No DCOM client required!
• Integrated job preview by single mouse-click (TFORMer Web Monitor).
• Simplified TFORMer Server configuration.

A setup for the new TFORMer Server Version (Beta!) is available on request.

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YouTube Video - Label Printing Software TFORMer

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first training video for the label printing software TFORMer.

The video demonstrates how to design a simple bar code label, to fill it with your data and to print it on a printer. It provides a great overview and you learn the basic concept of TFORMer within a minute.

More videos will be added in the near future. Please do not hesitate to send us your feedback and let us know in which topics you are interested in. Any comments are welcome!

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tecitsoftware

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Reporting Software - The Release Candidate is Coming!

I would like to announce a new version of TEC-IT's barcode label and reporting software TFORMer.

What is New in V6.0.1?

• Brushed up User-Interface
  We updated the development environment to Visual Studio 2008. Thus, the features of the new Microsoft Foundation Classes are integrated into the report designer wherever it makes sense. And yes - it looks (& feels) good ;-)
• Splitted Setup
  TFORMer consists of TFORMer Designer (a visual layout editor with instant label and form printing functions) and a reporting SDK which is named TFORMer Runtime. We introduced separated setups in order to reduce the download size of the package.
• Update Checker
  TFORMer Designer now offers a function to detect the availability of a software update. You can trigger the update-check manually (Help menu).
• Bug Fixes
  Finally, some major and minor bugs were fixed: among them are a multi-threading problem in the report generator SDK, improved image compression for PDF output, improved JAVA interface, etc..

Check out this blog for the download. Most likely the release candidate V6.0.1 will be available next week. I attached a screen-shot as teaser, it shows TFORMer Designer with the German user interface.

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TFORMer 6.0 Available

New Barcode Label / Reporting Software Release!


TFORMer 6.0 is an advanced Barcode Label Software and Reporting Software with great usability. The brand-new version introduces a lot of features and improvement:

• Improved User Interface
• User-Friendly Manual Data Input
• Unified Datasources (ODBC, XML, CSV, TXT, ...)
• Field Bindings
• Computed Fields / Serial Numbers
• Datasource Parameters
• Extended Barcode Support
• And much more! Check out the details, download the demo version for free!

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Barcode Label and Reporting Software: TFORMer 6.0 Release Candidate

Here it is - the release candidate of TFORMer 6.0!

TFORMer is an advanced Barcode Label Software and Reporting Software. Two components are part of each download:

• TFORMer Designer: A visual layout designer for labels and reports with instant data entry, instant printing, live preview, multiple data sources and export capabilities (PDF, HTML, PostScript, images, ZPL-II).
• TFORMer Runtime: A SDK for integrating versatile output and reporting functions in your own applications. This reporting SDK is available with COM, DLL, NET and JAVA APIs.

As promised in a previous post here are the download links:

• Common version (downloaded in most cases - for 32 bit Windows)
• 64 bit version (requires 64 bit Windows to install!)

TFORMer installs on Windows 2000 or higher (Vista and Windows 7 are supported!), any feedback is welcome - just let us know.
TEC-IT wish you nice holidays!

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New Release: Labeling and Reporting Software

Do you know the German proverb "Alles neu macht der Mai"? It means that in May everything will be renewed. And of course this is also true for TFORMer - the label printing software / reporting software from TEC-IT.

We are glad to announce the new version with GREAT useability features (data-sources, manual data-source, preview, extensive bar code support, improved API, and much more).

Stay tuned for the release cadidate - the download link will be published next week exclusively in this blog!

Happy Holidays!

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Free Online Label Printing

Are you working in the automotive industry? Maybe in the area of supply chain logistics? If yes - chances are high that you are in the need for printing barcode labels like VDA 4902 Warenanhänger, Odette, Galia and AIAG labels.

For all other readers I'll describe how to print QR-Code business cards for private use in a future post.

Free Online Application for Barcode Label Printing!

This online label generator provides pre-defined label templates. You are not forced to design a label, start immediately with one of the available templates instead. 

The generated labels are perfectly suitable for production use - no demo restrictions whatsoever are applied.

Especially for low-volume label printing or for testing purposes this free online application is valuable. No additional software is needed, just select the required label and you are finished.

For those looking for custom labels TEC-IT also offers a solution. Download the demo of TFORMer Designer (TEC-IT's barcode label printing software), design your label and upload the templates to tec-it.com. Ready.

This online label generator is:
1) free for testing purposes (please contact TEC-IT for production use or high-volume printing)
2) not limited to industry labels
3) available as a web-service for portal integration

Enjoy!

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